though; although; be that as it may; nonetheless
to arrive at (after a struggle); to finally reach; to find one's way to; to finally hit on (e.g. an idea)
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
to attempt; to test; to try out
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
moreover; furthermore; nevertheless; and yet
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
not caring; not giving a damn
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
bento; Japanese box lunch
yakisoba; fried noodles, usu. with vegetables and meat
bread; (sweet) pastry; staff of life; one's bread
near; close; beside; vicinity; proximity; besides
to remain; to be left over; to be in excess; to be too many
drink box; carton (milk, juice, etc.); paper bag (for vacuum cleaners)
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to jump out; to rush out; to appear (suddenly); to protrude; to project; to butt in
study; research; investigation
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
to take; to pick up; to pass; to hand; to get; to obtain; to adopt (a method, proposal, etc.)
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (endure); stoically
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
a tiny bit; just a smidgin; a wee bit; very slightly
curiosity; inquisitiveness
ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic